TARGET GROUP:

Deck Cadets, Deck Officers, Masters, Pilots, Tug Masters and Navy seagoing officers.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of English (speak, read & write) including maritime terminology

Deck Cadet, Deck Officer, Chief Mate and Master

EXIT LEVEL:

Knowledge and understanding of the IMO Performance Standards for ECDIS and the ability to utilise the ECDIS system for passage planning and navigation.

ASSESSMENT:

Continuous practical assessment and evaluation

CERTIFICATE:

SAMSA accredited certificate issued by SAMTRA, accepted by Republic of Marshall Islands.

Note:  Certificate is not accepted by UK MCA for CoC revalidation.

VALIDITY:

No expiry date.

STCW CODE:

Complies with the ECDIS training requirements specified in the STCW Code, Tables A-II/1, A-II/2 and A-II/3, the SAMSA Code GOP-531.16 and the requirements as set out in the IMO Model Course 1.27.

DURATION:

5 days

COURSE OBJECTIVE:

Enhance the safety of navigation by providing the generic knowledge and skills necessary to fully utilize the features of Electronic Chart Display and Information Systems